Business & Finance
Germany: GL Exchange Forum Assesses IMO Emissions Measures
The subject of Carbon Dioxide dominates the future of many industries today. Whether it be the Shipping, Automotive, Aviation, or Power Generation industries the questions of how to account for, reduce, produce, capture and minimise the impact of Carbon Dioxide generated by that industry is seldom l
Denmark: Northern Offshore Lands Deal for Energy Enhancer Jackup
Northern Offshore, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Northern Offshore U.K. Limited, was awarded a contract from Maersk Olie og Gas AS (“Maersk”), for the jackup Energy Enhancer. The award is subject to approval by the Danish Energy Authority. The contract, for operations in the Danish Sector of t
AGR Group Announces New Drilling Technology and Growth Strategy at Pareto (Norway)
AGR Group announces new drilling technology and growth strategy. Sverre Skogen, CEO of AGR Group, outlined the corporation’s ambitions at the annual Pareto Securities Conference on August 31, 2011. AGR Group is embarking on a new growth strategy that will allow it to maximize opportunities presented
UK: FoundOcean Completes North Sea Grouting Works for Saipem
FoundOcean has completed grouting operations for a four-legged wellhead jacket in a greenfield location in the North Sea. The project forms part of a three year agreement between FoundOcean and Saipem Ltd. The jacket is installed in 81m water depth and the grouting took place via a sub-sea grouting
South Korea: Hyundai Heavy Wins Contract to Supply Drillship Engines Worth USD 150 Million
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, today announced it won orders to supply HiMSEN marine engines for drillships for major offshore drilling companies including Noble Drilling Holding LLC., Diamond Offshore Drilling Ltd. The 98 HiMSEN e
Norway: AGR Unveils New Drilling Technology and Growth Strategy at Pareto
AGR Group announces new drilling technology and growth strategy. Sverre Skogen, CEO of AGR Group, outlined the corporation’s ambitions at the annual Pareto Securities Conference on August 31, 2011. AGR Group is embarking on a new growth strategy that will allow it to maximize opportunities presented
UK: FoundOcean Completes First of Three Grouting Projects in North Sea with Saipem
FoundOcean has completed grouting operations for a four-legged wellhead jacket in a greenfield location in the North Sea. The project forms part of a three year agreement between FoundOcean and Saipem Ltd. The jacket is installed in 81m water depth and the grouting took place via a sub-sea grouting
Norway: Statoil Gets Consent to Use Songa Dee on Gullfaks
Statoil has received consent to use the mobile facility Songa Dee in the northern part of the North Sea on Gullfaks satellites. The consent relates to the wells Gullfaks Sør D, E, F, G, L, M; Gullveig K, Rimfaks H, I, J and Skinfaks. During the consent period, Songa Dee will carry out activities on
Fairmount Tugs Bring FPSO Skarv Idun to Norwegian Sea
Fairmount Marine’s powerful tugs Fairmount Sherpa and Fairmount Summit have towed FPSO Skarv Idun to the field in the northern Norwegian Sea after it was completed and prepared in Norway. Both tugs had already performed the tow of FPSO Skarv Idun from Korea to Norway earlier this year. The FPSO was
Norway: Odfjell Drilling to Manage Island Innovator Rig
Odfjell Drilling on Monday 29 August 2011 signed a management agreement for the semisubmersible drilling rig “Island Innovator” owned by Marine Accurate Well ASA – Maracc (OTC MARA). The rig will be ready for operations in Norway Q4 2012. Odfjell Drilling CEO Simen Lieungh states: “We are very pleas
UK: Cathelco to Equip Polarcus Vessels with its Systems
Cathelco are supplying hull corrosion protection systems and marine pipework anti-fouling systems for two new Ulstein X-Bow vessels which are being built for Polarcus, the marine geophysical company. The systems will be installed on the newbuilds NB292 and NB293 which are being constructed by Ulstei
Denmark: Dong Energy Buys Siri Stake from Noreco
DONG Energy advised in a company announcement on 25 July 2011 that the company had made an agreement with Noreco for DONG Energy to acquire Noreco’s interest in the Siri field in the Danish North Sea. As stated in the announcement, Noreco had the right to sell its interest or a part of it to [&helli
Norway: GDF Suez Receives Drilling Permit for Well in PL 530
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted GDF SUEZ Norge AS a drilling permit for well 7124/4-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 7124/4-1 S will be drilled from the Aker Barents drilling facility at position 71°35’16.16” north and 24°5’56.84” east after completing
Availability of Seajacks Vessels in Q3 2011 (UK)
Seajacks published report on availability of their jack-up vessels. Seajacks is a leading owner and operator of purpose-built self-propelled jack-up vessels. Seajacks currently owns and operates self-propelled jack-up vessels out of Great Yarmouth in the United Kingdom, ‘Seajacks Leviathan’ and ‘Sea